Aurora Prize is a global humanitarian initiative established by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, founded in 2015 by Vartan Gregorian, Noubar Afeyan, and Ruben Vardanyan. It recognizes and supports individuals who demonstrate exceptional courage and commitment to saving lives and advancing humanitarian causes, often in the face of adversity. Funded through endowments and donations, the organization awards an annual $1 million prize to the laureate, who then directs the funds to charitable organizations of their choice. The initiative was inspired by the Armenian Genocide's survivors and aims to honor those who help others in dire circumstances. Candidates should understand its mission-driven ethos and its emphasis on global impact and philanthropy.